Job Shadowing

BUSINESS HOST EVALUATION

Thank you for participating in the Job Shadowing Program and hosting a high
school student. In an effort to improve the Job Shadowing experience for
employers and students we would appreciate your completing this evaluation.
Please return in the enclosed envelope to Jan Osborn.
Company Name: ___________________________________________
Employer Name/Title: _______________________________________
Student Name: ________________________________
1. Please indicate the level of job interest demonstrated by the student.
_____ Very interested
_____ Moderately Uninterested
_____ Somewhat interested _____ Not Interested
2. Did the student ask questions directly related to the application of skills
required for the job?
_____ Yes
_____ No
3. Did the student ask questions about training/education required to perform
the job?
_____ Yes
_____ No
4. Did the student have the opportunity to interact with more than one
individual during the Job Shadowing experience?
_____ Yes
_____ No
5. Did the student dress appropriately for the environment in which the Job
Shadowing took place?
_____ Yes
_____ No
6. Please comment on the amount of time that was required for the Job
Shadowing experience.
Date: ____________________
Hours: ______________
_____ Too Long
_____ About right _____ Not enough time
7. What could have been done to help make the experience more meaningful
for the student and/or the employer?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
8. Would you participate in the Job Shadowing Program again?
_____ Yes
_____ No
Comments:
____________________________________________________________________________________
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STUDENT SHADOWING SITE INFORMATION

Students Name _______________________________________________________
Career Cluster ________________________________________________________
Shadow Site __________________________________________________________
Site Address __________________________________________________________
City/Town _____________________________________

Zip __________________

Contact ____________________________________ Phone ___________________

Shadowing Date
_______________________________________________________
Todays Date __________________________________________________________
Students Signature
_____________________________________________________

(Please return this form to Mrs. Osborn)

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM

Your son or daughter has been invited to attend a Job Shadowing experience at a
workplace. He or she will be assigned to an employee. A Workplace Host, who will
lead him or her through a department in the workplace. They will discuss a typical
workday and explore different aspects of working in a particular industry and what
skills they are learning in school that are needed in the working world. In order for
your child to participate, this form must be filled out and returned before the day of
the event.

Permission to Participate in Workplace Job Shadowing

My son/daughter, __________________________________________________, may
participate in a Job Shadowing experience, which will take place at
_______________________________________ on ________________________ between the
hours of ______________________ a.m./p.m. and ________________________a.m./p.m.

Travel Arrangements
I understand that my son/daughter will provide their own transportation to the
workplace.

Photo Release
I understand that Job Shadow Day attracts attention for the media and is also used
to promote partnerships between schools and employers, so there is a possibility
that students will be photographed during this experience. I grant permission to
photograph my son/daughter for these promotional purposes. ______ yes ______
no
I also give permission for my child to receive emergency medical treatment in case
of injury or illness. I understand that school personnel may not have visited the
site, ma not have met the host, will not be present when the student is at the site,
and will not supervise the visit.

__________________________________________________

_________________

Signature of Parent or Guardian

Date
(Please return this form to Mrs. Osborn)
Job Shadowing

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR BUSINESS HOST

Student Name _______________________________________________________
Shadow Site _________________________________________________________
Person Shadowed ____________________________________________________
The following guidelines should help you to get the most out of your job shadow
experience. You should try to ask as many of these questions as possible, but feel
free to ask other questions that might also be appropriate.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

What is the primary mission of this organization?

What are the responsibilities of your department?
What are you responsibilities?
How does your job relate to the overall organization?
What other people do you work most closely with?
Are computers used on the job? If so, in what capacity?
What type of education and/or training is needed for the job? What is your
education/training?
8. How did you decide to do this type of work?
9. What do you see as the demand for jobs like yours in the future?
10.
What do you like most about your job?
11.
What do you like least about your job?
12.
What is the salary range for someone working in this field? (What is a
typical starting salary?)
13.
What basic skills do I need to get in high school?
14.
Do you have any advice for me as I consider career options?
15.
Anything else that you find interested!
______________________________ has successfully completed a job shadow with me
today.
Student Name
______________________________
Business Host

_____________________________
Title

Date

Business
(Complete and return to Mrs. Osborn. Must be signed by Business Host.)
Job Shadowing

STUDENT OBSERVATION/EVALUATION
Student: _______________________________ Work Site: _______________________________
Business Host:
______________________________________________________________________
Department: ____________________________ Shadow Date:
_____________________________
Time Reported in at Site _______________________
Time Reported out at Site ______________________
1. Who was your department supervisor? __________________________________
2. Was he/she prepared for your visit? _____________________________________
3. How would you rate your job shadowing experience?
_____ Excellent
4.

_____ Good

_____ Not very good

Describe your job shadowing experience

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
5. Write down one interesting thing you learned.
_______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
6. What skills are necessary to work in the job you shadowed?
____________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
7. What kind of training/experience is necessary to work in this job?
______________________
______________________________________________________________________________
8. Did the experience change your mind about your career plans?
_____ Yes
_____ No
9. What surprised you most about what you learned, heard, or observed today?
____________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________

Date Submitted:

_________
(Return to Mrs. Osborn within five days of shadow date.)